While this is more of a plug for David Levy's book, Love and Sex with Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships, I wanted to at least give a nod to those in the arena of science who are interested in what Mr. Levy has to say.Ironically, in spite of my own love of science fiction and my inclusion of the concepts Mr. Levy writes about in my own fiction, he is actually quoted in the articles as disliking science fiction. Ah well, ya can't win them all. Heh heh.
Anyway, Scientific American has been one of my favorite magazines for many years and it usually provides enough speculation and fodder for my brain to grow on. Since they have seen fit to include Mr. Levy in their fine magazine I'll simply offer the articles.
Humans Marrying Robots? A Q&A with David Levy
Not Tonight, Dear, I Have to Reboot
In case the articles ever get lost on the site, or SciAm decides to nix them for server space, here they are in pdf format.
DavidLevypt1.pdf
DavidLevypt2.pdf
For those who want to see Comedy Central's take, check out this interview. Colbert is merciless with Mr. Levy, but it's all in fun.
